Description

This is a family tradition every Easter and I also love this dish just for spring in general.

Background: An Italian Easter pie is similar to a quiche. It is a savory pie that is filled with eggs, cheese, meat and a other possibilities depending on the region.  In Italy the period prior to Easter Sunday is a period of fasting and Easter Sunday gives them the opportunity to celebrate with something meaty, cheesy and delish!

Servings

6

Ingredients

Dough:
3 raw eggs
¼ lb margarine
1 tbl salt
1 tbls sugar
1 teaspoon
5 cups bread flour approx
¾ - 1 cup warm water
½ pkg of fresh yeast

For the Filling:
1/2 lb sliced ham
1/2 lb of prosciutto
1 Package of provalone sliced
1 Package of mozzarella sliced
1 Container of mozzarella di bufala
6 Eggs hard boiled and sliced in half

Preparation

To Prepare the Dough:

Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir to dissolve.

Add part of the flour (about 2 cups) and the remaining dough ingredients.

Beat until smooth and well blended.

Gradually add the remaining flour to make a soft bread dough that does not cling to the sides of the bowl.

Knead 5 to 7 minutes by machine or until smooth and elastic by hand. Put into a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled.

Punch the dough down and let rest for about 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350-400 .


Add the Filling:

Greese a 10 inch release pan for the dough and set aside

Roll out the dough into a pizza circle

Center to dough over the pan and line the pan with the access dough hanging over the sides

Once the dough is in place start layering with the ingredients

Start off with the following order Layer of ham, mozzarella, prosciutto, provalone, sliced eggs, and mozzarella di bufala.

Keep layering until ingredients are finished.

Next pull in the hanging parts of the dough and twist it and wet the edges with water to pinch together

Cut several holes in the top crust with a scissors. Bake until golden brown (3/4 to 1 hour).

Prepare an egg wash by beating one egg yolk, sugar and water. As soon as the pie is removed from the oven brush the top with the egg wash you can also sprinkle with the nonpareils.

Allow to sit for about 15 minutes before cutting.

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